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  1. happygirl
    Products sold in the USA are probably different than products sold outside of the USA. I would contact the company for specific info regarding where you live.
  2. happygirl
    This site, maintained by a pharmacist, states that it is gluten free http://www.glutenfreedrugs.com/list.htm Ingredients: http://www.rxlist.com/lipitor-drug.htm You could try contacting the manufacturer or asking your pharmacist for help, as well. ------------ There are a few chains that do gluten free pizzas, including Uno's.
  3. happygirl
    I must have misread it, then. I thought you had corrected it to update it regarding gluten free labeling. My mistake!
  4. happygirl
    Thanks for editing your earlier post for clarification, FF.
  5. happygirl
    Actually, no ruling has been made. http://www.csaceliacs.org/FDADefinitionofG...reeLabeling.php And, the proposed ruling is 20 ppm, not 200. There is NO regulation on gluten free at this time. http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/glutenfr...ng/a/FALCPA.htm
  6. happygirl
    Plates in my kitchen are, by default, equipment that has wheat made on it.
  7. happygirl
    Jimmy Dean is part of Sara Lee, which has good gluten free labeling practices (no hidden gluten) http://www.glutenfreeinsd.com/manufacturers_statements2.html According to the ingredients, it is gluten free http://www.jimmydean.com/sitecontent/break...owls-bacon.aspx
  8. happygirl
    That is not the case for USDA meats, which states that any grains that are added to a meat product must be listed - so it does include other sources of gluten.
  9. happygirl
    Rice Chex is the only one thats gluten free. http://www.chex.com/Recipes/CategoryView.a...yId=447&t=5
  10. happygirl
    Wheat, rye, barley, barley malt, and oats (unless a specialty gluten free oat) are off limits. Here is some help with label reading: Here are lists of companies that will clearly disclose any gluten source. If you don't see wheat/rye/barley/malt/oats on their labels, then its not hidden. Wheat is required to be listed as an allergen...
  11. happygirl
    It has oat flour - it is not gluten free. Not safe for a Celiac to eat.
  12. happygirl
    I agree about seeking medical interpretation. If your doctor doesn't know what it means and its implications, then find a doctor in your area that is familiar with Celiac. (A local Celiac support group can often help).
  13. happygirl
    Providing some more info, as there is a lot of outdated information ---- because laws and regulations change. From the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness: http://www.celiaccentral.org/What_is_Celia.../67/vobId__216/ "Thankfully, new legislation requires that by the year 2006, manufacturers must clearly list wheat as an ingredient, even if it is...
  14. happygirl
    Modified food starch can be from any starch. Modified food starch itself does not equal wheat. Flour does not equal wheat. wheat, potato, corn, tapioca, rice, (etc) are some examples. The FDA Allergy Labeling Law requires that any of the 8 main allergens (wheat is one) be listed. If it says Modified Food Starch, and does not list wheat, then it...
  15. happygirl
    Modified Food Starch is safe for those with Celiac. The only instance it would not be is if it said "Modified Food Starch - Wheat".
  16. happygirl
    All plain meats/chicken/etc are gluten free. By law, any grain must be listed on meat products. Its gluten free.
  17. happygirl
    You may want to contact the company about them if you still have the label, etc. and ask them about it. Either way-I hope you feel better.
  18. happygirl
    Keep in mind: 1. grains doesn't necessarily equal wheat 2. many, many vinegars are never made from wheat to begin with 3. http://www.kraftfoodservice.com/healthy_li...ree_0623031.pdf as mentioned, Kraft will list any gluten source 4. if you are newly diagnosed/newly started diet, chances are, you are still healing and can be 'reacting' to normal foods...
  19. happygirl
    By law, wheat is required to be listed. That would only leave rye, barley, or oats. I would guess its a low chance of having gluten in it, but I don't personally know if its gluten-free. Old El Paso is a General Mills company, which will list any gluten. Their refried beans (that I have seen) are gluten-free, and if they weren't, would clearly list...
  20. happygirl
    McCormick is a company that will clearly list all gluten ingredients, and won't hide them. For all their products, if you don't see wheat, barley, malt, rye, or oats listed, then it is safe. They are a great company for Celiacs! Their website says: When a product that contains gluten is formulated, we take precautions to ensure the source of gluten...
  21. happygirl
    The only one that I have experience with is from gfsoap.com; it is gluten, casein, soy, corn, etc free.
  22. happygirl
    If you have a gluten problem: No, its not what life is like once you start and remain on the diet, and heal. Once you have healed, your symptoms are gone and you are normal. The only times you aren't normal are when you eat gluten. (that is, if your only health problem is the gluten issue. many celiacs have other issues as well, like thyroid, diabetes,...
  23. happygirl
    If these are the ingredients: CREAM, SKIM MILK, MILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, EGG YOLKS, CARRAGEENAN, BETA CAROTENE. COATING: SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), COCONUT OIL, PALM OIL. I...
  24. happygirl
    Plus, the only mfs source that is required to be listed is wheat...so if it does NOT list wheat, then it is safe (per food labeling law).
  25. happygirl
    McCormick's taco seasonings are gluten free, and they state that they will clearly list any and all gluten ingredients, so you can feel comfortable interpreting their labels. Laura
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